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2018 National Business Trends Survey Shows Continued Business Optimism Tempered by Talent and Pay Challenges FLORIDA, FL (November 21, 2017) – Employer Associations of America (EAA) has released the results of its 2018 National Business Trends Survey. According to the survey results, many businesses continue to […]

Q. We have fewer than 50 employees so FMLA doesn’t apply to us. Are we obligated to grant medical leaves to employees? A. Although FMLA may not apply to your organization, it’s highly recommended that you develop some type of medical leave of absence policy. Life […]

Have you reviewed your handbook recently? Over the past few years, there have been so many court and National Labor Relations Board rulings, changes in state or local laws and presidential executive orders that it’s been difficult to keep up with all the changes. However, here are […]

A well thought-out discipline policy, plus procedure for management to utilize, is vital for all organizations to maintain expectations and protocol. Employees are expected to perform their duties at a certain level established by the organization. They are also expected to behave in a particular manner and […]

In an effort to share best practices on which holidays companies across the state are observing we have compiled the data from participants for our 2018 Holiday Survey! Click here to review the 2018 Holiday Survey The Data Compiled Includes New Year’s Day 2017 Martin Luther King Day […]

Q. We have an employee on intermittent FMLA leave. How do we track how much FMLA leave he has used? A. The FMLA regulations talk in terms of a week and prorating the 12 weeks of leave based on the individual’s absence. For example, a person who […]

Hurricane Harvey has left many devastated. In preparation for upcoming storms that may be visiting Florida, such as Hurricane Irma, it is important to take these situations seriously and prepare not only yourself, but your business as well. Those of us who have lived in Florida for […]

The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched an updated I-9 Form, effective for use beginning July 17, 2017. All employers must use the updated I-9 Form no later than September 18, 2017. Read further for details on the new 2017 revisions, plus tips for […]

While the FLSA sets minimum wage and overtime standards, plus regulates the employment of minors, there are a number of employment practices which FLSA does not regulate. Read more on the Purpose of FLSA in our previous blog. There are many topics involving wage & hour […]

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